Auspicious Ink Tattoo

Rachel is a very talented artist and kind person. I had a great experience here and will definitely come back!

What is wrong with me? What has taken me so long to write this review?
Rachel is AWESOME. I really needed to get a tattoo — and getting it done on a particular date mattered to me. I checked out a couple different shops and made a few phone calls, but nothing really felt right. There are definitely a lot of great artists in Boulder, but the atmosphere was important to me, too.
On my lunch break (and on a whim), I stopped by Auspicious Ink to take a peek. My timing worked out well as it was just before Rachel was sitting down to knock out a piece. I spoke with her for a couple minutes, but what really sold me was her whole attitude — her willingness to chat quickly on the fly, her flexibility in scheduling, and her open demeanor. The shop itself seemed private, well-​secured, and well decorated.
When I showed up for my appointment a couple days later, Rachel made the whole process so easy. I’ve gotten tattoos done in other spots along the East Coast, but Rachel is the first artist who I really enjoyed talking to. She had interesting stories to share and was down to listen.
Apart from being a genuinely cool person, she was also very professional. She went above and beyond to ensure that the stencil was placed precisely. She made sure to show me her set-​up and the sterile equipment before we jumped off.
When it was time to put needle to ink, she cranked the tattoo out faster than anticipated — and it looked even better than I had imagined. She added in small details that really made the tattoo pop. That day, I walked away with an awesome new tattoo that melded seamlessly with my existing tattoos. And not only was the work spot on, but Rachel really made the whole experience overwhelmingly positive.
I cannot recommend Rachel enough!

I was struggling to find an artist to do a floral shoulder cap. Thankfully, I ran across Rachel’s work and, like many others, cannot sing her praises highly enough. She is a talented and professional tattooist and a great artist. Her original work is hanging around the shop. I already have my next tattoo planned, and will definitely be coming back to Rachel. Auspicious has the best vibe and it clearly represents the attitude and style of the owners.

After months of thinking and planning out where and who I wanted to get my first tattoo by, I landed on Auspicious and Rachel Schilling. I am completely happy with the whole experience! Rachel and I corresponded through email and set everything up that way. She was great about getting back to me and her energy was perfect for my first experience. Auspicious is a small studio off the beaten path. I highly recommend them :)

My best tattoo experience is at this shop by far. Great environment, intimate feel, talented artists. I’ve been tattooed by Reed and Adam, and chatted with Rachel. I recommend them to anyone looking to get work done, big or small. I’ve been to plenty of shops around town, and I think I’ve found the shop for all my future work.

Auspicious Ink is a genuinely lovely place to be. The person doing my tattoo, Rachel, is truly kind. She seems sensitive and aware of your emotional and physical needs and works to make the tattooing experience as comfortable as possible. She is constructive, reassuring, and patient. The other people there are sociable and supportive. They appreciate tattoo shop etiquette and reciprocate good vibes. I have every intention of utilizing this group of incredible artists for future tattoos; I recommend you do the same.

I can’t sing enough praise for Rachel Schilling (and the rest of the crew at Auspicious).
The shop is a co-​op, which means all three artists own and run it. Adam, Rachel, and Reed are extremely experienced, talented, knowledgeable, and all-​around gems! I’ve been into plenty of shops where there’s a rough and tough, cold attitude… but at Auspicious, they make you feel like family.
The shop itself has a very intimate and artsy feel to it, and is such a nice space to be tattooed in.
Rachel has done 9 of my tattoos (so far), from a 1960s pin-​up to fresh veggies… and I couldn’t be happier!

When deciding on a tattoo shop for a simple script tattoo on my ribs, I visited pretty much all of the shops around Boulder. Even though this was a pretty simple tattoo, I have really high standards and wanted to find the right person who was on the same page with my stylistically.
Although several of the other shops in town– Boulder Ink and Tribal Rights– have some great artists, I just didn’t find the right person. I wanted the script to be very delicate and feminine; as the majority of the artists that I met with were male, I found their ideas to be somewhat heavy and while beautiful and ornate… just not what I was looking for.
So, Auspicious tattoo is a small shop and they don’t have tons of artists sitting around. They typically have one of their artist there at any time, but it’s better to make an appointment if you want to see someone specific or have an extensive idea that you want to chat about.
The shop itself if really nice (Clean!), while small it has style and I felt super comfortable there.
Ultimately the artists are amazing and super friendly. As I mentioned, my tattoo was relatively simple, but I had a specific style that I wanted and the meaning is sentimental to me, so I refused to compromise the quality based on that. Rachel Schilling did my tattoo and I wouldn’t change a thing. She was really receptive to my ideas but also offered expertise and professional perspective to make sure that what I got would look great and last. I love the tattoo.
I also met with Reed, who was also really helpful and nice. While I was there, one of his clients came in and showed me a cover-​up that Reed had done which was phenomenal.
The artists here are top-​notch, passionate, experienced and creative. Just stop in and take a look at some of their pieces!

i walked into auspicious tattoo a little after 6 on a friday night (their sign says they close at 6ish). i really wanted a tattoo on the inside of my finger. reed was upfront in the middle of drawing a design but took the time to talk to me about the disadvantages of the finger tattoo (blow out, fade out, etc).
he didn’t have time to do the tattoo (which i still wanted) so he called up rachel. she was at home but came over just to do my tattoo. the process was quick and i love it! she was really friendly and the tattoo turned out amazing! if i wasn’t from california i would definitely go back to her!
overall they were friendly, informative, and went out of their way to make sure i got my tattoo done that night. highly recommend!

I drove from Maryland to get tattooed by Rachel Schilling, and this shop is phenomenal! Rachel did an absolutely phenomenal job on my tattoo, and I couldn’t be happier. I own two Rachel Schilling original paintings, both of which are also beautiful (and they sell art in the shop, so even if you aren’t up for a tattoo, check out the art).
All the artists are so friendly and helpful, and Rachel was totally willing to work with me for MONTHS before I actually came in. She let me make a deposit way in advance, and even make additional payments. She worked with me the whole way and created a final product that is absolutely stunning.
I highly, highly recommend any one of the amazing artists working here. The artists here, at least in my experience with Rachel, are dedicated to their craft and passionate. I cannot stress how happy I was with the outcome of my piece, and the entire experience itself. As someone who has a number of tattoos, I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for good work at a good price.

I just got my second tattoo from Auspicious Ink and it is amazing. They have top notch people in there who know what they are doing and are amazing artists to boot. If you are really thinking about getting a tattoo go with someone who is going to do quality work that you are going to be proud to have on your body for the rest of your life. Auspicious Ink is the place to go in Colorado.

I’m happy to be the first to write a review of Auspicious Tattoo! I’ve been getting tattooed by Reed for the past 4 years. I have two wrist pieces and both of my feet — its been really amazing to see how his style has changed and evolved on my skin! My first tattoo is still gorgeous, haven’t had to re-​touch or anything and my most recent (let’s just say… single needle on top of foot… fml) is 100% healed and gorgeous.
The shop is clean, cozy and welcoming. I haven’t met the other tattooists but I referred a friend to Rachel and he was really happy with her work (his first tattoo!).
Not only is Reed’s work amazing, he couldn’t be a nicer, humbler dude. Nothing but positivity and love :)
Besos!